Parramatta Community Justice Clinic

Parramatta Community Justice Clinic

The University of Western Sydney in partnership with Macquarie Legal Centre

Who are we?

The Parramatta Community Justice Clinic (PCJC) is a legal education program of the University of Western Sydney (UWS) in partnership with Macquarie Legal Centre. UWS law students work side-by-side with practicing solicitors who give legal advice to Western Sydney residents who cannot afford a solicitor. Our students gain valuable experience helping vulnerable people while fulfilling the University’s mission for social justice and equality.

Can we help?

Do you live or work in Greater Western Sydney? We may be able to help.

Our areas of law include:Neighbourhood disputes

  • Neighbourhood disputes
  • Traffic offences
  • Family law matters
  • Criminal law in the local court
  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Home building matters
  • Residential tenancy law

PCJC can give you advice on many areas of Law listed here

Eligibility

Contact us to start the process and confirm your eligibility - 02 8688 7873.

You will be asked a series of questions including your name, suburb, income, and the name of the other party in your matter (i.e. the name of the other person in your dispute). We cannot give you assistance if you have seen or are seeing a solicitor regarding your matter.
If we cannot help due to our eligibility criteria and areas of expertise we will attempt to refer you to an alternative service provider.

Clinic Hours

Monday to Friday
10.00 am - 1.00 pm

Our in-house solicitors and students meet with clients between the above hours only. Appointments are preferred.

Our Clinic Hours are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Immigration Clinic - Thursdays

The PCJC will offer immigration advice every second Thursday between 10.00am and 1.00pm and/or by appointment.  Appointments are essential. To discuss your eligibility for this service and to make an appointment please contact the Clinic.

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How to find us

The PCJC is located on level 2 of the Parramatta Local Court on the corner of George and Marsden Streets.PCJC Street Map

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Contact Details

NEWS: The Parramatta Community Justice Clinic has now relocated from level 1 of the Justice Precinct Offices to new premises on  level 2 of the Parramatta Local Court (12 George St, Parramatta, NSW,  2150).  Our contact numbers and email address are still the same.  

Parramatta Community  Justice Clinic (PCJC)
  Level 2, Parramatta Local Court
  12 George St
  Parramatta NSW 2150
  
  Phone: 8688 7873
  Fax: 9635 6813
  Email: pcjc@uws.edu.au
  Web: www.uws.edu.au/pcjc

Brochure

The Parramatta Community Justice Clinic brochure can be downloaded here (PDF).  Please contact the PCJC if you would like copies emailed or posted to you. Braille and Large Print versions also available.

Our Partners

The PCJC is an initiative supported by the University of Western Sydney (UWS), the Department of Justice and Attorney General, Macquarie Legal Centre, the legal profession, local businesses, community groups and Parramatta City Council. The PCJC thanks the Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations for providing establishment funding via the Diversity and Structural Adjustment Fund.

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